The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-16
IRvINGs "FAUsT" AssAILED.
Rev. DR.. Warren Denounces 1t Before
Young Peoples Meeting.

From the Neto York World
Two hundred delegates to the second an
nual convention of the Young Peoples
Christian Association, of this city, were
present in Calvary Baptist Church on Fifty
seventh street Thursday afternoon. After
an address by DIR. James E. Newcomb,
Secretary Glantear read the report of the
Executive Committee, which was accepted
An amendment to the constitution was dis
cussed and carried. The Workers Training
Class was discussed by James McCon-
aughy, General Secretary of the Twenty
third street branch of the Young Mems
Christian Association. He was assisted by
a specimen" class, composed of bright
young men and women. After an address
ON the young Peoples Society of Christian
Endeavor," by Rev. f. E. Clark, of Boston,
a resolution of sympathy was passed ON the
death of Algernon S. Sullivan, who was a
delegate TO the convention.
The evening session was opened by read
ing of letter Of regret from Rev. DR.. R. s.
Macarthur, who was to have delivered an
address of welcome, but was suddenly called
to Washington Rev j. Benson Hamilton
followed on How Can Young Peoples
Societies Benefit the church, Rev Abbott
E. Kittredge made an address. Then ne Rev.
DIR. E. Walpole Warren, the pastor of the
has been sued for violating thelaw as to the
importation of contract labor in having, as
alleged, contracted with him to come to
this country TO be its pastor, was introduced
to speak on the Moral Influence of Young
PEOPLES Associations, on Young People and
Their ADJUSTMENTS" DIR. Warren referred
briefly to his subject He said that theatres
ana balls were perhaps enjoyable, but not
satisfactory. His son had never been inside
a,,I ha had allowed ne
daughter to be taught dancing. He paid his
attention to theatricals in general, and then
raising his voice said:
"And now we come to the higher class of
theatricals as represented by Henry Irving
and Miss Terry IN Faust Faust is filthy
in its conception and foul in its morality.
La Traviata' and others of its kind are I'M
holy. When you go to these you turn your
back on your God"
He then turned his attention to balls, say
ing:
IF there were no male partners there
would he no balls. If there were no women
on the stage no men would go to the thea
tre.n In regard to Sunday calling and
driving. the speaker said that like other
amusements they were harmless to u certain
extent, and were productive of considerable
work for the servants I'm my church" he
added. "a society of ladies has been formed,
who have agfeeu noI W give VI AeSeiFc Calls
Sunday. Do likewise and devote at least
one day to God"
These remarks caused a sensation, and
when the secretary arose and asked how
many of those present assented TO the
speakers sentiments, only six hands were
raised.
Thanks said Mr.. Warren, Il am glad
to see somebody appreciates"
There was "a subdued litter from some
quarters and tall young man rushed down
the aisle and spoke of the press being pres
emit the small showing of hands would be
spoken of, and asked that the question be
repeated When this was done at least a
third of the audience found that they as
sented to the minister's views.